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Manure use: What are the benefits and challenges?
A survey of 957 farmers and advisers from across the U.S and Canada sheds light on growers' perceptions. While many crop farmers are aware of the agronomic and soil health benefits associated with...
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Small slaughterhouses aren't quick fix
There's plenty of hurdles to opening small slaughterhouse, including location, livestock and labor. By Jen Skerritt, Deena Shanker and Michael HirtzerWhen coronavirus outbreaks forced shutdowns at...
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Farm Progress America, June 29, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the continued challenges facing the meat packing industry Max Armstrong shares that few observers can provide an accurate picture of when the meat packing industry would return...
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IDOA announces dates for junior livestock, horse shows
The expo is aimed at giving youth an opportunity to show their animals during the COVID-19 crisis. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will host junior livestock and horse shows providing Illinois’...
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Young dairy farmers lock in rates on appreciable assets
A Missouri dairy farmer mentors the next generation about the finances of the business. Editor’s note: This is the second article with a Missouri dairy farmer who shares how to manage a low-cost dairy...
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Volatility back in U.S. milk prices
U.S. milk prices rise amidst record climb in cheese price Just a few weeks ago U.S. consumers were limited by retailers on the volume of dairy products they could purchase at one time because of...
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Bison markets take hit from COVID-19
Although bison prices are down, COVID-19 relief aid may be coming. Bison prices are being affected by COVID-19, according to formal comments that the National Bison Association (NBA) recently filed...
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Local meat processors rise to challenge of COVID-19
Local meat lockers are expanding and updating facilities to meet emergency slaughter demand. Local meat processors are working overtime these days to provide butchering services for livestock and...
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Petition seeks to ban livestock incineration, mass burial
Earthjustice, NRDC, Center for Biological Diversity petition USDA to create database that tracks burial sites for farm animals killed during COVID-19 pandemic. Earthjustice, the Natural Resources...
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Ag groups urge border inspection funding
More than 150 ag and trade groups call on Congress to fund Agricultural Quarantine Inspection to protect U.S. agriculture. The National Pork Producers Council led a coalition of more than 150...
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7 life lessons only a trusted barn cat can teach
If you claim not to be a “cat person,” I dare you to follow a good barn cat around for a day or two. No other capture device made by man comes close. Our devoted barn cat contingency prides itself on...
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Dairy farmers face tough choices
Less dining out means less demand for dairy, delivering a gut punch to dairy producers worldwide. By Elizabeth Rembert, Megan Durisin and Mike DorningThe world’s dairy farmers are facing an...
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Summer conditions, forage quality can reduce cattle gains
Texas Crop and Weather Report – June 30, 2020 Don’t let the dog days of summer lead to declines in cattle herd performance, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Livestock Specialist Joe...
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Reseeding project will use cattle grazing to restore ecosystem
Burger King, Cargill and World Wildlife Fund work to mitigate effects of climate change with new grassland restoration project. Burger King restaurants and Cargill are teaming up with World Wildlife...
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Farm Progress America, July 3, 2020
Max Armstrong offers the story of how one group is promoting consumption of an important food group Max Armstrong wonders about hot dog consumption and how that's changing. In fact, the National Hot...
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Beef, climate change and plant alternatives
The Around Farm Progress podcast covers a wide range of beef topics with BEEF Magazine Blogger Amanda Radke Beef, it's on the grill this summer. But there's more going on with the beef industry, from...
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Silage beef webinar series begins July 7
Learn about beef silage production and use during this upcoming webinar series by the Iowa Beef Center, starting tomorrow. Building on the success of previous one-day silage conferences, the Iowa Beef...
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RAMP-UP Act will help meat processors meet demand
Legislation would establish grants for existing meat and poultry processors to move to federal inspection. A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced the Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors...
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Beef Cattle Short Course to offer live demos
Demonstrations to cover fences, cattle handling, brush, carcass cutting.The annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 3-5 will include online, live demonstrations offering ranchers...
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Tips for managing cows through dry conditions
It's important to evaluate the cost of different options to make the best long-term management decision. Hot, dry conditions in early summer have taken a toll on grass growth in much of the Great...
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